MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
E.M.L rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides rear arms (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
E.M.L rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (2.4.G.2)
Wipers streak slightly
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
e-m-l on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Emissions to clean to register
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Emissions to clean to register
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine managment light on
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to fully inspect rear road springs
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
unable to fully inspect rear road springs
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. unable to see certain testable items.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. unable to see certain testable items.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MD04 SHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD04 SHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MD04 SHV registered?
MD04 SHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2004.
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